Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncrovsRenault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000
VS

Renault Laguna Grandtour

2.9 24V

190 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.2 L/100 km
    15.5 mpg US
    18.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Renault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24V

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    890 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroRenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
267Nm197lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,675mm184in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,460mm57in
Trunk volume
495L
890L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,850L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroRenault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V5,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroRenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
32.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro has 3 hp more than Renault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
267 Nm
197 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
232 km/h
144 mph
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro and Renault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24V: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
RenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
890 L
31.4 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V SyncroRenaultLaguna Grandtour2.9 24V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
267 Nm
197 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
890 L
31.4 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
890 L
31.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Laguna Grandtour 2.9 24V

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 395 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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